TY 2010 Form 990

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.	(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21	5,275,274	5,275,274
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22	43,403	43,403
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	276,810	143,858	132,952
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	359,995	359,995
8	Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....	56,583	46,783	9,800
9	Other employee benefits .......	96,863	76,098	20,765
10	Payroll taxes ...........	48,678	35,913	12,765
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	295		295
c	Accounting ...........	19,800		19,800
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other ..........	21,575		21,575
12	Advertising and promotion ....	3,979	3,979
13	Office expenses .......	89,991	71,034	18,957
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	51,776	44,107	7,669
17	Travel ............	30,490	25,917	4,573
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	23,130	19,704	3,426
23	Insurance ..............	5,693	1,897	3,796
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a	LEADERSHIP/MGMT INSTITU	143,581	143,581
b	GRANTEE COMMUNICATIONS	54,032	54,032
c	EMERGING PROGRAMMING OP	35,289	35,289
d	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT	27,135	27,135
e	EVALUATION OF GRANT PRO	3,613	3,613
f	All other expenses	13,306	13,306
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	6,681,291	6,424,918	256,373	0
26	Joint costs. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation

Part X Balance Sheet
	1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........	90,733	1	49,689
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......	4,686,196	2	3,743,289
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........		3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........	604,722	4	709,305
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........		5
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........		6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............		7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............		8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............	409,652	9	394,721
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	284,291
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	195,412	75,230	10c	88,879
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........	8,988,264	11	9,854,095
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......		12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..		13
14	Intangible assets .........		14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........		15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...	14,854,797	16	14,839,978
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .	207,330	17	124,405
18	Grants payable ..........	1,524,023	18	1,388,654
19	Deferred revenue ..........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..		21
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....		24
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....	1,731,353	26	1,513,059
		Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....	13,123,444	27	13,326,919
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....	13,123,444	33	13,326,919
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....	14,854,797	34	14,839,978

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

56-2272253

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of

its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. Seesection 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Other

By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box ..................................................

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?

(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)

Yes

and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................

11g(ii)

(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?		(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?		(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?		(vii) Amount of support?
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of support?


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....	8,728,243	8,304,720	7,533,888	6,731,922	6,884,805	38,183,578
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3..	8,728,243	8,304,720	7,533,888	6,731,922	6,884,805	38,183,578
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						38,183,578

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	8,728,243	8,304,720	7,533,888	6,731,922	6,884,805	38,183,578
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	383,712	441,051	308,175	254,133	301,580	1,688,651
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..	3,775	45,287				49,062
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).						39,921,291

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.) ..................

First Five Years If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.......................................... right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f)) .........

95.650 %

Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

95.780 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2010. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ...................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2009. If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization .................................................. right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization .............................................. right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2006	(b) 2007	(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13	Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2010. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2009. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Page 4

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Name of organization

CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

56-2272253

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ, that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, aggregate contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not aggregate to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Part I	Contributors (see Instructions)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Part II	Noncash Property (see Instructions)
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Page 1 of 1 of Part III

Name of organization
CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

56-2272253

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

56-2272253

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .......
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) ...
4	Aggregate value at end of year .......

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or pleasure) Preservation of an historically importantly land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................

Yes No

In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current Year	(b)Prior Year	(c)Two Years Back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....	9,247,798	7,583,038	6,366,447
b	Contributions ........	685,000	760,000	853,000
c	Investment earnings or losses ...	-79,629	941,146	377,625
d	Grants or scholarships .....		25,797	14,034
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........		10,589
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	9,853,169	9,247,798	7,583,038

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet

100.000 %

Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

InvestmentsLand, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of investment		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	175,309	120,501	54,808
e	Other .................	108,982	74,911	34,071
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........				88,879

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).

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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1	Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ....................	1	7,186,385
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2	6,681,291
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3	505,094
4	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ..........................	4	-359,337
5	Donated services and use of facilities .............................	5
6	Investment expenses ...................................	6
7	Prior period adjustments ..................................	7
8	Other (Describe in Part XIV) .................................	8	57,718
9	Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 .............................	9	-301,619
10	Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 .........	10	203,475

Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	6,827,048
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	-359,337
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-359,337
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	7,186,385
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	7,186,385

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............			1	6,623,573
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d	-57,718
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	-57,718
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	6,681,291
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	6,681,291

Part XIV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS:	PART V, LINE 4:	THE ENDOWMENT FUND REPRESENTS AMOUNTS SET ASIDE IN A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT FUND. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE FUND IS TO EMPHASIZE LONG-TERM GROWTH OF CAPITAL AND TO BUILD A CORPUS THAT WILL HELP SUSTAIN THE FOUNDATION'S OPERATIONS IN THE FUTURE. THE FUND IS NOT REPORTED AS RESTRICTED SINCE THERE ARE NO DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS. INCLUDED IN THE ENDOWMENT FUND INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ARE MONIES DESIGNATED FOR A LEADERSHIP AWARD FUND. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE FUND IS TO EMPHASIZE SHORT-TERM GROWTH OF CAPITAL, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY PROTECTING THE CORPUS FROM THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION, TO ALLOW FOR THE AWARDING OF ANNUAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS. THE FUND IS NOT REPORTED AS RESTRICTED SINCE THERE ARE NO DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:	PART X:	THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(3) AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE IRC.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:		RETURN OF PRIOR GRANTS 57,718.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:		RETURN OF PRIOR GRANTS -57,718.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet

Attach to Form 990

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number
56-2272253

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC Code section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INCPO BOX 1717 ASHEVILLE,NC28802	56-6060776	501(C)(3)	19,980	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(2) ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INCPO BOX 1717 ASHEVILLE,NC28802	56-6060776	501(C)(3)	19,950	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(3) CHATOOGA CONSERVANCY8 SEQUOIA HILLS LANE CLAYTON,GA30525	58-2121969	501(C)(3)	14,000	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(4) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUBPO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501(C)(3)	80,000	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(5) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUBPO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501(C)(3)	2,126	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(6) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUBCHEROKEE CENTRAL SCHOOLSPO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501(C)(3)	150,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(7) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUBCHEROKEE COOPERATIVE EXTENSIONPO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501(C)(3)	90,392	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(8) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUBCHEROKEE DAY OF CARING COMMITTEEPO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501(C)(3)	25,685	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(9) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUBCHEROKEE RESERVATION COOPERATIVE EXTENSIONPO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501(C)(3)	8,250	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(10) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUBCHEROKEE RESERVATION COOPERATIVE EXTENSIONPO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501(C)(3)	97,383	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(11) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUBCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR GRANTPO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501(C)(3)	49,500	EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
(12) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUBCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR GRANTPO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501(C)(3)	58,000	EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
(13) CHEROKEE BOYS CLUBSNOWBIRD COMMUNITY LIBRARYPO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501(C)(3)	16,885	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(14) CHEROKEE BROADBAND ENTERPRISEPO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	01-0953499	501(C)(3)	4,577	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(15) CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOLPO BOX 507 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0819154	501(C)(3)	26,450	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(16) CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC-NEGOTIOATED OPERATING SUPPORT PMTPO BOX 398 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0623957	501(C)(3)	250,000	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(17) CHEROKEE TALENTS INCQUALLA ARTS AND CRAFTS MUTUALPO BOX 310 CHEROKEE,NC28719	26-0758806	501(C)(3)	17,828	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(18) CHEROKEE TALENTS INCQUALLA ARTS AND CRAFTS MUTUALPO BOX 310 CHEROKEE,NC28719	26-0758806	501(C)(3)	107,350	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(19) COASTLAND MINISTRIES5368 NC HWY 16 S MORAVIAN FALLS,NC28654	56-2087110	501(C)(3)	5,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(20) COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WNCPO BOX 1888 ASHEVILLE,NC28802	56-1223384	501(C)(3)	80,000	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(21) EBCI- CHEROKEE CHOICESPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	10,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(22) EBCI -CHEROKEE NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICEPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	44,626	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(23) EBCIDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	374,000	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(24) EBCIHEALTH AND MEDICAL DIVISIONPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	20,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(25) EBCI-DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	90,000	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(26) EBCI-DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	500,000	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(27) EBCI-KITUWAH PRESERVATION & EDUCATION PROGRAMPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	162,447	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(28) EBCI-KITUWAH PRESERVATION & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	19,500	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(29) EBCI-MARKETING & PROMOTIONPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	800,000	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(30) EBCI-MARKETING & PROMOTION PROGRAMPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	60,000	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(31) EBCI-OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	65,000	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(32) EBCI-QUALLA PUBLIC LIBRARYPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	13,772	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(33) EBCI-TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICEPO BOX 455 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0572090	TRIBAL GOVERNMENT	20,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(34) FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTEQUALLA FINANCIAL FREEDOM351 COFFMAN ST STE 200 LONGMONT,CO80501	54-1254491	501(C)(3)	20,000	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(35) GRAHAM COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 4-HPO BOX 486 ROBBINSVILLE,NC28771	56-6000302	501(C)(3)	10,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(36) HAYWOOD COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 4-H215 N MAIN ST T WAYNESVILLE,NC28786	56-6000930	501(C)(3)	20,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(37) MOUNTAIN BIZWORKS153 S LEXINGTON AVE ASHEVILLE,NC28801	56-1733266	501(C)(3)	4,000	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(38) MOUNTAIN MEDIATION SERVICESPO BOX 1627 BRYSON CITY,NC28713	56-1865642	501(C)(3)	3,750	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(39) MURPHY PUBLIC LIBRARYPO BOX 130 MURPHY,NC28906	56-6001299	501(C)(3)	21,500	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(40) MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIANPO BOX 1599 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0944327	501(C)(3)	172,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(41) MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIANPO BOX 1599 CHEROKEE,NC28719	56-0944327	501(C)(3)	20,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(42) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY3118 B JORDAN HALL RALEIGH,NC28695	56-6000756	501(C)(3)	139,861	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(43) NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY - RTCAR PROGRAM SUPPORT3118 B JORDAN HALL RALEIGH,NC28695	56-6000756	501(C)(3)	33,534	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(44) ON TRACK FINANCIAL EDUCATION50 S FRENCH BROAD AVE 227 ASHEVILLE,NC28801	56-1056077	501(C)(3)	4,250	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(45) PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE OF BRYSON CITY & SWAIN COUNTYCHEROKEE CHAMBER OPO BOX 721 BRYSON CITY,NC28713	56-2199609	501(C)(3)	45,225	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(46) REVITALIZATION OF TRADITIONAL CHEROKEE ARTISAN RESOURCES PROGRAM SUPPORTPO BOX 456 CHEROKEE,NC28719		501(C)(3)	13,548	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(47) SEQUOYAH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUMPO BOX 69 VONORE,TN37885	56-0944327	501(C)(3)	20,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(48) SEQUOYAH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUMPO BOX 69 VONORE,TN37885	56-0944327	501(C)(3)	15,000	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(49) SMOKEY MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL884 US HWY 441 N WHITTIER,NC28789	56-6001054	JACKSON COUNTY	10,000	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(50) SOUTHWESTERN COMMISSIONWESTERN REGION EDUCATION SERVICE ALLIANCE125 BONNIE LANE SYLVA,NC28779	56-0896753	501(C)(3)	166,500	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(51) SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGEOCONALUFTEE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL ARTS447 COLLEGE DR SYLVA,NC28779	23-7322352	501(C)(3)	19,745	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(52) STECOAH VALLEY ARTS CRAFTS & EDUCATIONAL CENTER121 SCHOOL HOUSE RD ROBBINSVILLE,NC28771	56-1935344	501(C)(3)	7,219	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(53) THE SEQUOYAH FUND INCPO BOX 1200 CHEROKEE,NC28719	31-1619784	501(C)(3)	1,000,000	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(54) WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF THE TUCKASEGEE RIVERPO BOX 2593 BRYSON CITY,NC28713	58-1767801	501(C)(3)	9,500	ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
(55) WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITYCHEROKEE STUDIESHWY 107 CULLOWHEE,NC28723	56-6001440	501(C)(3)	153,941	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(56) WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION1459 SAND HILL RD ENKA,NC28728	26-2885036	501(C)(3)	20,000	WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
(57) WILD SOUTH16 EAGLE ST STE 200 ASHEVILLE,NC28801	56-2173810	501(C)(3)	35,500	CULTURAL PRESERVATION
(58) WILD SOUTH16 EAGLE ST STE 200 ASHEVILLE,NC28801	56-2173810	501(C)(3)	7,500	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50055P

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant
(1) JONES-BOWMAN LEADERSHIP AWARD	10	43,403

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:	PART I, LINE 2:	SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS ARE AWARDED THROUGH AN APPLICATION AND INTERNAL REVIEW PROCESS, WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTING ON ALL AWARDS. THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHES ITS FUNDING CRITERIA ON ITS WEBSITE AND WITHIN THE APPLICATION FORM. ALL GRANT RECIPIENTS MUST REPORT AT LEAST ANNUALLY ON THE USE OF GRANT AWARD MONIES, AND MUST SUBMIT A FINAL REPORT UPON COMPLETION OF THE GRANT PROJECT. THE JONES-BOWMAN LEADERSHIP AWARD PROGRAM IS GOVERNED BY A POLICY THAT SPECIFIES THE CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY AND MAKING AWARDS. ALL LEADERSHIP AWARD PAYMENTS TO AWARDEES ARE PRE-APPROVED BY A COMMITTEE WHO DETERMINES IF THE AWARD MEETS THE CRITERIA AS SPECIFIED IN THE POLICY.
OTHER INFORMATION:	PART IV:	GRANTS ARE PRESENTED BY TYPE THEN RECIPIENT FOR THE YEAR. IN SOME CASES, A RECIPIENT WILL BE PRESENTED MULPTIPLE TIMES ON SCHEDULE I.
SCHEDULE I, PART II:	RELATIONSHIPS OF GRANT RECIPIENTS:	RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS OF CERTAIN GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE HAVE A CERTAIN RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FOUNDATION--DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. CERTAIN DIRECTORS ARE SELECTED FROM A LIST PROVIDED BY THE CHIEF OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS. (PLEASE SEE THE RESPONSE TO PART VI, LINE 7A ON SCHEDULE O.) IN ADDITION, INDIVIDUAL FOUNDATION DIRECTORS ARE ALSO REPRESENTATIVES OF VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVE FOUNDATION GRANT AWARDS. AS THESE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS ARE EITHER EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR ARE GOVERNMENTAL SUBDIVISIONS, THEY DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA OF AN INTERESTED PERSON PER THE DEFINITION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; HOWEVER, IT IS THE DESIRE OF THE FOUNDATION TO DISCLOSE THESE RELATIONSHIPS NONETHELESS. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE FOUNDATION THAT DIRECTORS BE EXCLUDED FROM VOTING ON DECISIONS REGARDING THE ORGANIZATIONS THEY REPRESENT. THIS LIST CONTAINS PAST AND PRESENT GRANT RECIPIENTS TO WHICH CURRENT DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION (AT THE TIME OF THE GRANT) SERVED ON THE GOVERNING BODY.
		- CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB/BIRDTOWN COMMUNITY CLUB - CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB/CHEROKEE DAY OF CARING - CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB/CHEROKEE CENTRAL SCHOOLS - CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB/CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL - CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB/CHEROKEE RESERVATION COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB/CHEROKEE YOUTH COUNCIL - CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR GRANT - CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB/OCONALUFTEE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL ARTS - CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL - COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA/WNC PARTNERS FOR NONPROFIT SUCCESS - COUNTY OF JACKSON - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - CHEROKEE BOTTLED WATER - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - CHEROKEE CHOICES PROGRAM - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - CHEROKEE NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICE - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - CHEROKEE YOUTH CENTER - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - COMMUNITY EDUCATION & RECREATION SERVICES DIVISION - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - EXECUTIVE OFFICE - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM OFFICE - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - HEALTH AND MEDICAL DIVISION - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - HEART TO HEART CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - KITUWAH PRESERVATION & EDUCATION PROGRAM - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - MARKETING AND PROMOTION PROGRAM - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - MARKETING AND PROMOTION PROGRAM/CHEROKEE CULTURAL ENTITIES - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS - TRANSIT DEPARTMENT - FRIENDS OF GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK - COUNTY OF GRAHAM, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN - MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN/SNOWBIRD CHEROKEE LANGUAGE PROGRAM - SMOKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SOUTHWESTERN NC PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - SOUTHWESTERN NC PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/WESTERN REGION EDUCATION SERVICE ALLIANCE - SOUTHWESTERN NC RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL/WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF THE TUSKASEGEE RIVER - COUNTY OF SWAIN, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY - CHEROKEE STUDIES PROGRAM - WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY - CHEROKEE LANGUAGE PROGRAM - WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY - DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY - ENGLISH DEPARTMENT - WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY - HUNTER LIBRARY - WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CENTER - WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY/REVITALIZATION OF TRADITIONAL CHEROKEE ARTISAN RESOURCES

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CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC

Employer identification number

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Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....

Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

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Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.

(A) Name		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported in prior Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
(A) Name		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
(1) SUSAN JENKINS	(i) (ii)	143,100 0	0 0	0 0	14,310 0	17,713 0	175,123 0	0 0

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Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A		THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA APPOINTS THE FOUNDATION'S DIRECTORS, TWO OF WHICH ARE SELECTED FROM A LIST OF NOMINEES SUBMITTED BY THE CHIEF OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS. THE CHIEF AND CHAIRMAN OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS ALSO SERVE AS DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11		THE AUDIT/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL WITH THE GUIDANCE OF ITS FINANCE OFFICER. THE FULL BOARD IS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED AND PERFORMS A MORE CURSORY REVIEW OF THE DOCUMENT. THE AUDIT/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND FINANCE OFFICER ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS BOARD MEMBERS HAVE BEFORE THE 990 DOCUMENT IS FILED.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	EACH YEAR A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE IS PREPARED BY THE DIRECTORS IN WHICH ARE LISTED ENTITIES TO WHICH A DIRECTOR IS RELATED. THE BOARD CHAIRMAN ACTIVELY ENFORCES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON MATTERS RELATED TO ENTITIES TO WHICH THEY ARE RELATED PARTIES OR WHERE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS PRESENT.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	COMPARABILITY OF SALARIES DATA FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS IS GATHERED FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES; FORMS 990 OF SIMILIAR ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA, LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS; AND AN ANNUAL SALARY AND BENEFITS SURVEY FROM THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS PHILANTHROPIC TRADE ORGANIZATION. SALARIES ARE PROPOSED BY THE BOARD CHAIRMAN AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EACH YEAR DURING THE BUDGETING AND ANNUAL STAFF EVALUATION PROCESSES. THEN, THE PROPOSED SALARIES ARE PRESENTED IN THE DRAFT BUDGET SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18	PHOTOCOPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. IN ADDITION, RECENT FILINGS OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION. THE FOUNDATION OFTEN SHARES ITS INTERNAL INFORMATION IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN ADOPTING BEST PRACTICES.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:	FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:	NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -359,337. RETURN OF PRIOR GRANTS 57,718. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -301,619.
	FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:	FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A:	MISSION AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES - THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS ("EBCI") AND STRENGTHEN THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGION. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION AS A GRANTMAKER, CONVENER, PARTNERSHIP BROKER AND COMMUNITY BUILDER. IN THESE ROLES, WE: 1) AWARD GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS AND HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS ON OR NEAR TRIBAL LANDS IN THE SEVEN WESTERNMOST COUNTIES OF NORTH CAROLINA, 2) BRING TOGETHER GROUPS WITH COMMON INTERESTS AND GOALS TO SHARE IDEAS, COMBINE EFFORTS AND RESOURCES, AND LEVERAGE RESOURCES FROM VARIOUS FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS, 3) NETWORK WITH REGIONAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATION TO SEEK AND CREATE PARTNERSHIPS SO OTHER FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS WILL INVEST IN PROJECTS AND GROUPS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, AND 4) BUILD THE CAPACITY OF NONPROFITS ON THE QUALLA BOUNDARY AND IN THE SURROUNDING REGION. THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING TO ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS ON THE QUALLA BOUNDARY (THE EBCI'S HOMELAND) AND THE SEVEN SURROUNDING COUNTIES INCLUDES ONE-YEAR GRANTS, SOME OF WHICH ARE LESS THAN $20,000 AND USED FOR CAPACITY, PLANNING AND PROJECT SPECIFIC PURPOSES, AND LARGER GRANTS THAT ARE FOR PROJECT SPECIFIC, PRESERVATION AND CIVIC ENHANCEMENT PURPOSES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS A LIMITED NUMBER OF DISCRETIONARY GRANTS FOR CONVENING AND PARTNERING OPPORTUNITIES. DURING TWO GRANT FUNDING CYCLES IN FISCAL YEAR 2011, THE BOARD APPROVED 57 GRANTS TOTALING $5,305,129. SINCE BEGINNING OPERATIONS IN 2002, THE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED 715 GRANTS FOR A TOTAL OF $54,564,444 IN THREE FOCUS AREAS: CULTURAL PRESERVATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION. STRATEGIC INITIATIVES- IN ADDITION TO MAKING HIGH-QUALITY, ONE-YEAR GRANTS, THE FOUNDATION PURSUES GRANTMAKING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH WHICH ITS INVESTMENTS CAN EFFECT SYSTEMIC CHANGE AND POSITIVE LONG-TERM RESULTS. SUCH MULTI-YEAR GRANTMAKING INTEGRATES PLANNING, GRANTS, CLUSTER EVALUATION AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION. THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ILLUSTRATE THE FOUNDATION'S MULTI-YEAR PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES: CULTURAL PRESERVATION CHEROKEE LANGUAGE INITIATIVE THE FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED SIGNIFICANT GRANTS FOR CHEROKEE LANGUAGE PRESERVATION. IT HAS ASSISTED EBCI'S KITUWAH PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM (KPEP) AND WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY (WCU) IN CREATING A STRATEGIC PLAN TO UNIFY AND EXTEND LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION EFFORTS ON THE QUALLA BOUNDARY AND OTHER TRIBAL LANDS, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KITUWAH ACADEMY AND CURRICULA FOR THE CHEROKEE LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM AND THE CHEROKEE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS VARIOUS LANGUAGE ENTITIES - CHEROKEE CENTRAL SCHOOLS, KPEP, SPECIAL PROGRAMS FROM THE MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN, THE SNOWBIRD COMMUNITY AND WCU CHEROKEE STUDIES PROGRAM- AS THEY IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO REVITALIZE THE CHEROKEE LANGUAGE. DURING 2011, KPEP AND WCU'S CHEROKEE STUDIES PROGRAM HOSTED A CHEROKEE LANGUAGE SUMMIT AND SYMPOSIUM INVOLVING ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN TEACHING INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES, BOTH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY. THE FOCUS WAS ON LANGUAGE LEARNING ASSESSMENTS, RESEARCH, TEACHING TOOLS, SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES. DURING THE SUMMER OF 2011, THE SUMMER CAMPS HOSTED BY KPEP IN CHEROKEE AND BY THE MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN IN THE SNOWBIRD COMMUNITY WERE WELL ATTENDED AND SUCCESSFUL. KPEP CONTINUES TO DEVELOP CURRICULUM FOR THE KITUWAH ACADEMY, WHICH NOW OFFERS PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH SECOND GRADE INSTRUCTION IN THE CHEROKEE LANGUAGE. KPEP IS ALSO DEVELOPING CERTIFICATION STANDARDS AND PROCESSES FOR TEACHERS AND TAKING STEPS TO MAKE THE KITUWAH ACADEMY A PRIVATE SCHOOL. CHEROKEE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH THE EMERGENCE OF A CASINO OWNED BY THE EBCI, THE TRIBE HAS PROSPERED FINANCIALLY, BUT ITS LEADERSHIP POOL HAS BEEN STRETCHED THIN, WITH TOO FEW EXPERIENCED TRIBAL MEMBERS AVAILABLE TO STEP INTO POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE CASINO, TRIBAL GOVERNMENT, THE LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. TO HELP THE TRIBE DEVELOP NEW LEADERS TO JOIN THE RANKS OF THOSE ALREADY SERVING, THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED A PROGRESSION OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING, STARTING WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND, MOST RECENTLY, CREATING A PROGRAM FOR ADULT MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. THE GOAL OF THE FOUNDATION'S CULTURAL-BASED LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE IS TO HELP PRODUCE A SELFLESS, GIVING GENERATION THAT IS GROUNDED IN TRADITIONAL CHEROKEE VALUES, BUT ALSO POSSESSES THE SKILLS OF MODERN LEADERSHIP. CHEROKEE YOUTH COUNCIL - THE CHEROKEE YOUTH COUNCIL (CYC) WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE AN ATMOSPHERE FOR YOUTH TO VOICE THEIR OPINIONS ON ISSUES THAT MATTER TO THEM AND PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THE CYC HAS ENGAGE CHEROKEE YOUTH IN SUCH ISSUES AS RECYCLING EDUCATION FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE PREVENTION OF RISKY BEHAVIOR IN YOUTH. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION AND THE CYC HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING YOUTH IN SIX NEIGHBORING COUNTIES ORGANIZE THEIR OWN YOUTH COUNCILS. DURING 2011, THE CYC SUPPORTED THE NEW SEVEN CLANS GRANT COUNCIL (SCGC) WHICH ACCEPTS YOUTH-WRITTEN GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR YOUTH-LED PROJECTS ON THE QUALLA BOUNDARY, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT ADDRESS DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION, SUICIDE, DISEASE AND ILLNESS, POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS OR ABUSE. THE CYC ALSO BEGAN TO CREATE A PRODUCT CONCEPT FOR A HEALTHY, PRE-PACKAGED FAMILY MEAL THAT WOULD HELP TRIBAL MEMBERS WITH OR AT RISK FOR DIABETES. A CONTINGENT FROM THE CYC ATTENDED THE ANNUAL UNITED NATIONAL INDIAN TRIBAL YOUTH (UNITY) CONFERENCE IN MINNEAPOLIS AND CONDUCTED A YOUTH LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP AT WHICH THEY PRESENTED TO OVER 100 YOUTH THE TEEN PREGNANCY DVD THEY PRODUCED IN 2010. CHEROKEE DAY OF CARING - THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH THE EBCI AND HARRAH'S CHEROKEE CASINO AND RESORT TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY CIVIC PARTICIPATION THROUGH THE CHEROKEE DAY OF CARING. THIS EVENT, BASED ON THE CHEROKEE TRADITION OF "GA-DU-GI" (HELPING HANDS), BRINGS TOGETHER MANY VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE TEN QUALLA BOUNDARY COMMUNITIES. IN 2011, 240 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED, AND THEY RECEIVED SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT FROM THE EBCI FACILITIES DEPARTMENT AND THE EBCI HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, WHICH COMPILED LISTS OF NEEDED MATERIALS AND SUPPLIED PROJECT LEADERS. COSTA RICA ECO-STUDY TOUR - THE FOUNDATION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE CHEROKEE RESERVATION COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE, OFFERS A CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO CHEROKEE YOUTH AND OTHER TEENS IN THE SEVEN-COUNTY REGION. FOR THE PAST SEVEN YEARS, THE COSTA RICA CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM ALLOWS SELECTED YOUTH FROM THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGION TO EXPERIENCE A CHAPERONED, TEN-DAY, ECO-STUDY TOUR AND ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. EXPERIENCING DIFFERENT CULTURES, WHICH ALLOWS STUDENTS TO SEE THEIR OWN CULTURE MORE CLEARLY, IS A CRITICAL ELEMENT IN YOUNG PEOPLE'S GROWTH AS INDIVIDUALS AND IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT AS FUTURE LEADERS. IN THE PAST YEAR, ENLISTMENT EFFORTS THAT FOCUSED ON RECRUITING A HIGHER NUMBER OF CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WERE SUCCESSFUL, WITH HALF OF THE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS BEING FROM CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL. THE 14 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE 2011 TRIP HELD MULTIPLE FUNDRAISERS SO THEY COULD PURCHASE AND PRESENT A PAIR OF RAIN BOOTS DURING THE ECO-STUDY TOUR TO EACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT AT AN INDIGENOUS SCHOOL IN COSTA RICA. JONES-BOWMAN LEADERSHIP AWARD PROGRAM - IN 2008, THE FOUNDATION INITIATED THE JONES-BOWMAN LEADERSHIP AWARD PROGRAM IN HONOR OF THE LATE CHIEF JONES AND MR. BOWMAN, BOTH OF WHOM SERVED AS FOUNDING DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HIGHER EDUCATION TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THEIR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL AND ENCOURAGES THEM BE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY, AS VOLUNTEERS AND AS LEADERS. DURING 2011, THE JONES-BOWMAN FELLOWS PURCHASED AND ASSEMBLED SUSTAINABLE WATER SYSTEMS THAT INCLUDED RAIN BARRELS FOR 30 TRIBAL ELDERS AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT. THEIR INTENT WAS TO INFORM THE COMMUNITY ABOUT A NEW WAY TO BE ECO-FRIENDLY AND TO PROVIDE ELDERS WITH AN EASY, LOW MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR GARDENS. TWO FORMER FELLOWS BECAME JONES-BOWMAN MENTORS AFTER COMPLETING THEIR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES.
		ADULT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM -- THE RIGHT PATH, A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULT MEMBERS OF THE EBCI, COMPLETED ITS INAUGURAL YEAR IN 2011. THE 12-MONTH PROGRAM WORKS TO BRIDGE THE PAST AND PRESENT BY COVERING TRADITIONAL AND CULTURAL ELEMENTS IN DEPTH, AS WELL AS INTRODUCING CONTEMPORARY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMPETENCIES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT CULTURAL VALUES, CHEROKEE SOCIAL SYSTEMS AND GENDER ROLES, THE CHEROKEE LANGUAGE, GOVERNANCE, HEALTHY LIVING, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, THE NATURAL WORLD AND THE ENVIRONMENT, SPORTS AND RECREATION, STORYTELLING AND HUMOR, AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND THEIR LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND TRIBAL HEROES. IT ALSO INCORPORATES CONTEMPORARY CONCEPTS SUCH AS THE PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT TOOL KNOWN AS MYERS-BRIGGS. THE THE RIGHT PATH'S SECOND GROUP OF PARTICIPANTS BEGAN ITS 12-MONTH PROGRAM AS THE FOUNDATION'S FISCAL YEAR CAME TO A CLOSE. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION OVER THE PAST EIGHT YEARS, THE FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED SIGNIFICANT GRANT FUNDING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A DIVERSE, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY ON THE QUALLA BOUNDARY AND OTHER TRIBAL LANDS. THE FOUNDATION HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN THE EBCI'S PRINCIPAL CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS AND THOSE ATTRACTIONS' MARKETING EFFORTS TO MAKE THE QUALLA BOUNDARY A HERITAGE DESTINATION THAT ATTRACTS VISITORS INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE EBCI'S HISTORY AND EXPERIENCING AUTHENTIC CHEROKEE CULTURE. IN ADDITION, TWO GRANTEES, THE CHEROKEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE SEQUOYAH FUND (A CERTIFIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION) HAVE BECOME STRONG FORCES THAT ARE POSITIVELY CHANGING THE COURSE OF LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THE SEQUOYAH FUND, FOR EXAMPLE, HAS MADE LOW-COST LOANS TO MERCHANTS IN THE CHEROKEE BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR NEW ROOFS AND BUILDING FACADES THAT HAVE COMPLEMENTED THE EBCI'S NEW DOWNTOWN RIVERBEND DEVELOPMENT AND GREATLY ENHANCED THE VISUAL APPEAL OF CHEROKEE'S DOWNTOWN. DURING 2011, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE FOUNDATION, THE EBCI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMPLETED THE SECOND PHASE OF ITS PROJECT TO IMPROVE THE CULTURAL DISTRICT. THE DESIGN INCLUDES CULTURALLY THEMED STREETLIGHTS, UNDERGROUND UTILITY WIRES, NEW AND WIDER SIDEWALKS, CROSSWALKS STAMPED WITH CULTURAL SYMBOLS, IMPROVED LANDSCAPING AND SIGNAGE, AND THE ADDITION OF BENCHES, BIKE RACKS AND RECYCLING BINS. THE SEQUOYAH FUND'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR NEW AND EXPANDING GREEN, KNOWLEDGE-BASED AND HEALTHY FOOD BUSINESSES IN THE REGION. WITH SUPPORT FROM THE FOUNDATION, IT ALSO CONDUCTED ITS SECOND ANNUAL GREEN BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION, WHICH WAS OPEN TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE REGION. THE 2011 WINNER IS HAYWOOD A COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT WHO SUBMITTED A PLAN FOR A BUSINESS CALLED SUSTAINABILLIES, THROUGH WHICH HE CREATES AND SELLS A VARIETY OF CUSTOM GARDEN TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES, WITH THE EMPHASIS ON USING AS MUCH RECYCLED MATERIALS AS POSSIBLE. HERITAGE TOURISM IS A CORNERSTONE OF THE ECONOMY ON THE QUALLA BOUNDARY AND THE FOUNDATION HAS SUPPORTED A MULTI-YEAR MARKETING CAMPAIGN TO HELP BRING VISITORS TO CHEROKEE AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. DURING 2011, THE FOUNDATION HELPED FORM A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN CULTURAL TOURISM AND SPONSORED A WEEK-LONG MARKETING COLLEGE TO IMPROVE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DESTINATION MARKETING. THE GREATER CHEROKEE TOURISM COUNCIL, AS THE GROUP IS NOW KNOWN, INCLUDES EBCI TRAVEL & PROMOTION, CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION, QUALLA ARTS & CRAFTS, THE MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN, SEQUOYAH NATIONAL GOLF CLUB, EBCI TRANSIT, EBCI FISH & GAME AND THE CHEROKEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THROUGHOUT 2011 THE GROUP WORKED ON THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF ITS 2012 MARKETING CAMPAIGN. FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS, THE FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED SUPPORT TO QUALLA FINANCIAL FREEDOM, A FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM AIMED AT PREPARING CHEROKEE YOUTH TO MANAGE THEIR FUNDS ONCE THEY RECEIVE PAYOUTS FROM A TRUST FUND FOR MINORS BASED ON PER CAPITA PAYMENTS FROM CASINO REVENUES. DURING 2011, QUALLA FINANCIAL FREEDOM CREATED A GROUNDBREAKING ONLINE PROGRAM CALLED HOW TO MANAGE YOUR EBCI MONEY THAT WAS HONORED BY THE NATIVE AMERICAN FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (NAFOA) AS FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM OF THE YEAR. THE TRIBAL COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO REQUIRE THAT TRIBAL YOUTH COMPLETE THE COURSE WITH AT LEAST AN 80% SCORE AND GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL IN ORDER TO GET THEIR TRUST FUND MONEY AT AGE 18. IF THEY DO NOT MEET EITHER OF THESE REQUIREMENTS, THEY MUST WAIT UNTIL THEY ARE 21 TO GET THEIR TRUST MONEY. ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION REVITALIZATION OF TRADITIONAL CHEROKEE ARTISAN RESOURCES ("RTCAR") CHEROKEE ARTISANS HAVE HISTORICALLY DEPENDED ON INDIGENOUS NATURAL RESOURCES, BUT RESOURCES SUCH AS RIVER CANE, WHITE OAK, CLAY, AND PLANT DYES HAVE BEEN DEPLETED BY DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURE AND TOURISM OVER THE PAST CENTURY. IN 2003, THE FOUNDATION BEGAN THE RTCAR INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO MAKE AMPLE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO CHEROKEE ARTISANS, AND TO ENSURE THAT TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE IS PRESERVED AND USED. RTCAR HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY ADDRESSING INTERTWINING ISSUES INVOLVING CULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. TODAY, A YOUNGER GENERATION OF ARTISANS IS COMMITTED TO PERPETUATING CHEROKEE TRADITIONS, AND SUPPLIES OF KEY RESOURCES ARE ON THE RISE. THE RTCAR INITIATIVE IS OPERATED THROUGH NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY'S CHEROKEE RESERVATION COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND PARTNERS WITH THE EBCI'S ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING OFFICE AND TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE, AS WELL AS WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY'S CHEROKEE STUDIES PROGRAM AND CHEROKEE CENTER. DURING 2011, AN RTCAR GRANT HELPED FUND THE EXHIBITION, "A TISKET, A TASKET: APPALACHIAN, CHEROKEE AND LOW COUNTRY BASKETS" AT THE ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM. ANOTHER GRANT THAT HAD BEEN INTENDED TO RESTORE SEVEN ACRES OF RIVER CANE RESULTED INSTEAD IN THE FOREST SERVICE PLANNING A 29-ACRE CANE MANAGEMENT AREA, WITH HALF FOR CANE RESTORATION OR EXPANSION OF EXISTING CANE. RTCAR COLLABORATED WITH QUALLA ARTS AND CRAFTS MUTUAL IN PREPARING A NOMINATION FOR CHEROKEE ARTIST FOR A $5,000 FIRST PEOPLES FUND COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD, WHICH WAS AWARDED IN MARCH 2011 TO THE MASTER BASKET WEAVER, WHO MENTORS YOUNG BASKET MAKERS IN CLASSES AT CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL. RTCAR IS ONE OF SEVERAL INITIATIVES BEING DONE BY THE FOUNDATION THAT IS SERVING AS A MODEL FOR OTHER COMMUNITIES IN INDIAN COUNTRY. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES INITIATIVE THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTING A SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE WITHIN ITS ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION FOCUS AREA. IN RESPONSE TO THE COMMUNITY'S INTEREST IN THE USE AND PRODUCTION OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS, RECYCLING, ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY, AND GREEN BUSINESSES ESTABLISHED BY CHEROKEE ENTREPRENEURS, THE FOUNDATION PREVIOUSLY HOSTED A SERIES OF CONVENINGS THAT INCLUDED EBCI'S HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICES, THE CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB, THE CHEROKEE RESERVATION COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, AND LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND YOUTH. THESE VISIONING SESSIONS ALLOWED PARTICIPANTS TO HEAR A WIDE RANGE OF PERSPECTIVES ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OF THE REGION AND BEGIN DEVELOPMENT OF DIVERSE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. DURING 2011, THE FOUNDATION ALERTED THE EBCI TO AN OPPORTUNITY IN WHICH TWO CLIMATE CORPS INTERNS FUNDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND WERE AWARDED TO THE EBCI STRATEGIC ENERGY COMMITTEE; DURING THEIR 10-WEEK INTERNSHIP, THEY MADE A NUMBER OF EXCELLENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE TRIBE'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY EFFORTS AND STRATEGIC ENERGY PLAN. THE FOUNDATION MADE A GRANT IN 2011 THAT IN 2012 WILL FUND SOLAR, MICRO-TURBINE AND OTHER ENERGY DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS IN AN EFFORT TO GAIN SUPPORT AND MOMENTUM IN THE COMMUNITY FOR LARGER MACRO-PROJECTS SUCH AS A SOLAR FARM.
		CAPACITY-BUILDING CHALLENGE GRANT INITIATIVE FOR CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDING IN 2008, THE FOUNDATION IMPLEMENTED GUIDELINES FOR FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT INVOLVES A TIERED FUNDING APPROACH. PRIOR TO AWARDING FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECT ITSELF, GRANTEES ARE AWARDED CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE SKILLS OF THE GRANTEE AND THE SUCCESS OF THE FUTURE PROJECT. THE CAPACITY GRANTS ALLOW GRANTEES TO ENGAGE IN TRAINING IN PROJECT PLANNING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BEFORE UNDERTAKING A MAJOR PROJECT. THE AWARDING OF FUNDS FOR A CAPITAL PROJECT IS CONTINGENT ON THE GRANTEE'S ENGAGEMENT IN THESE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS - THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE THE REACH AND IMPACT OF THE FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENTS. THE FOUNDATION'S PARTNERSHIP WITH THREE OTHER REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WNC, THE MISSION HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION AND THE UNITED WAY OF ASHEVILLE & BUNCOMBE COUNTY - HAS RESULTED IN WNC NONPROFIT PATHWAYS, A PROGRAM THAT ENHANCES THE ABILITY OF NONPROFITS TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE IN THEIR WORK IN 18 COUNTIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THIS PARTNERSHIP HAS ENABLED FOUNDATION GRANTEES OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS SUCH AS BOARD DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, FUNDRAISING, FINANCIAL AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE, EVALUATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED A SERIES OF HALF-DAY "SKILL BUILDERS" COURSES FOR GRANTEES TO HELP THEM MAKE PROJECT GRANTS RUN MORE SMOOTHLY. THESE COURSES INCLUDE PROJECT PLANNING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, FUND RAISING, PROJECT LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS. DURING 2011, WITH HELP FROM THE FOUNDATION, WNC NONPROFIT PATHWAYS HOSTED A WORKSHOP ON DEFINING AND TRACKING RESULTS FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION THAT WAS ATTENDED BY NEARLY 60 ORGANIZATIONS. A SKILL BUILDER COURSE CALLED SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ORGANIZATIONS ATTRACTED 44 ATTENDEES AND WILL BE REPEATED IN 2012. OTHER NEW SKILL BUILDER CLASSES INCLUDED PREPARING A GRANT PROPOSAL, DEFINING AND TRACKING A PROJECT, AND DESIGNING YOUR WORK DAY. THE FOUNDATION HAS WORKED WITH UNITED WAY OF ASHEVILLE AND BUNCOMBE COUNTY, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AND MISSION HEALTH FOUNDATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMMON GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS, AND THE FOUNDATION INTRODUCED ITS NEW COMMON GRANT APPLICATION JUST BEFORE YEAR-END. THE COMMON GRANT APPROACH HELPS POTENTIAL GRANTEES BETTER UNDERSTAND REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS, AS WELL AS BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW TO COMPLETE THE FORMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ENABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MEASUREMENT OF RESULTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF GRANTEES AND FUNDERS. THE FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED MORE THAN $1.75 MILLION TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DEDICATED BROADBAND CONNECTION, WNC EDNET, THAT BRINGS TOGETHER 60 EDUCATIONAL SITES - PRIMARILY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - AROUND THE SEVEN WESTERNMOST COUNTIES AND THE QUALLA BOUNDARY. THE FOUNDATION COLLABORATED WITH THE APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION, THE GOLDENLEAF FOUNDATION, THE BUSINESS AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE, THE NORTH CAROLINA RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA SO THAT RURAL STUDENTS CAN ACHIEVE THE SAME LEVELS OF LEARNING AS STUDENTS IN MORE URBAN AREAS AND COMPETE IN OUR GLOBAL SOCIETY. MORE RECENTLY, THE EMPHASIS HAS BEEN ON ENGAGING WNC EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS IN DECISIONS ABOUT HOW TO UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM. IN 2011, WNC EDNET HELD A NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS AND PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT SMART BOARDS, APPLE COMPUTER INTEGRATION, MOODLE AND OTHER TOPICS. WNC EDNET ALSO HELD A STUDENT TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COUNCIL CONFERENCE DURING THE YEAR AT WHICH SIX OF THE SEVEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS WERE REPRESENTED BY 34 STUDENTS AND 10 TEACHERS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED CLASSES IN TECHNOLOGY TROUBLESHOOTING, VIDEOGRAPHY AND WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT. SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF GRANTMAKING CONVENINGS CONVENING IS A WAY TO BRING A GROUP, OR GROUPS, TOGETHER FOR THE PURPOSE OF NETWORKING AND LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER. THIS TOOL IS OFTEN USED BY FOUNDATIONS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT GRANTEES ENCOUNTER SO MORE EFFECTIVE GRANTMAKING OCCURS AND GRANTEES ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL WITH THEIR PROJECTS. A LOCAL COMMITTEE HAS BEEN WORKING ON WRITING A NEW CONSTITUTION FOR THE TRIBE, AND TO HELP THIS COMMITTEE AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTNERS, THE FOUNDATION BROUGHT TO CHEROKEE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS' PARTNERSHIP FOR TRIBAL GOVERNANCE, NATIVE NATIONS INSTITUTE AND AN EBCI MEMBER WHO HAS GONE THROUGH THE PROCESS OF CREATING A TRIBAL CONSTITUTION. THE LOCAL COMMITTEE IS UTILIZING THE THREE CONSULTANTS' EXPERTISE AS IT MOVES FORWARD. ALSO, THE FOUNDATION STAFF WORKED WITH THE W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION (WKKF) TO INCLUDE EBCI MEMBERS IN THE WKKF'S AMERICA'S RACIAL HEALING CONVENING IN ASHEVILLE. FOR THESE EFFORTS, WKKF PROVIDE A $5,000 GRANT TO THE CHEROKEE HEALING AND WELLNESS COALITION. A NUMBER OF LESS FORMAL CONVENINGS WERE ALSO HELD, AND THE FOUNDATION SPONSORED ITS ANNUAL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION, WHERE THE PUBLIC WAS INVITED TO VIEW DISPLAYS AND PRESENTATIONS ABOUT GRANTEE PROJECTS. EVALUATION OF FOUNDATION GRANTMAKING EVALUATION OF THE SUCCESS OF GRANTS INCREASES THE KNOWLEDGE OF GRANTEES AND POINTS TOWARD THE MOST PRODUCTIVE USE OF TALENT AND RESOURCES. THE FOUNDATION USES AN ESTABLISHED EVALUATION FRAMEWORK TO GUIDE GRANTEES IN MEASURING THE IMPACT OF THEIR PROJECTS. THE DATA ASSISTS THE FOUNDATION IN EVALUATING ITS IMPACT AS A FUNDING ORGANIZATION. EACH YEAR, AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT DETAILING THE PROGRESS OF KEY PROJECTS, INCLUDING CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES, IS CREATED FOR THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD AND STAFF. COMMUNICATION WITH KEY AUDIENCES IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP GRANTEES, PARTNERS, THE CHEROKEE AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES INFORMED OF OPPORTUNITIES, EVENTS AND GRANTEE SUCCESS STORIES, THE FOUNDATION COMMUNICATES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS, INCLUDING AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY THAT DOCUMENTS THE PROGRESS OF FOUNDATION-FUNDED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS, NEWS RELEASES, QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS, ITS TRADITIONAL WEB SITE (WWW.CPFDN.ORG), SOCIAL MEDIA, BROCHURES AND ADVERTISEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION CREATED AN ENTIRELY NEW WEB SITE DURING 2011, MAKING ITS MAJOR PROGRAMS MORE VISIBLE AND USING VIDEO TO HELP VISITORS UNDERSTAND ISSUES THE FOUNDATION IS HELPING THE EBCI TO ADDRESS AND SUCCESSES THAT ARE BEING ACHIEVED. THE FOUNDATION ALSO TRANSITIONED ITS NEWSLETTER INTO AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT DURING THE YEAR.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND ENHANCE THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF THE CHEROKEE PEOPLE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ....	3	9
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	9
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	11
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	0
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ..	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ..	7b	0

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	Signature of officer	Date

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Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (see instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
				Phone no.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 6,424,918 including grants of $ 5,318,677 ) (Revenue $ )
	THE CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THAT ACCOMPLISHES ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE AND MISSION AS A GRANTMAKER, CONVENER, PARTNERSHIP BROKER AND COMMUNITY BUILDER. PLEASE SEE OUR EXTENDED STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN SCHEDULE O.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 6,424,918

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) LUKE HYDE CHAIRMAN	2.00	X	X	0	0	0
(2) JANELL RATTLER SECRETARY	1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(3) BILL BOYUM TREASURER	1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(4) MICHELL HICKS BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(5) JIM OWLE BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(6) TOM MASSIE BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(7) MYRON COULTER BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(8) MORGAN CRISP BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(9) LAWANDA NATIONS BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(10) KEREDITH OWENS BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(11) RONNIE BEALE BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(12) SUSAN JENKINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	50.00		X	143,100	0	32,023
(13) DEBORAH GRANT FINANCE OFFICER	40.00		X	75,414	0	26,273

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	6,731,922	6,884,805
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	254,133	301,580
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	0	0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	6,986,055	7,186,385
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	4,425,237	5,318,677
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	716,241	838,929
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	482,751	523,685
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	5,624,229	6,681,291
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......	1,361,826	505,094
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16)............	14,854,797	14,839,978
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............	1,731,353	1,513,059
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .....	13,123,444	13,326,919

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	218,514	0	58,296

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization 0

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e		6,851,594

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		33,211
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			6,884,805
			Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			301,580			301,580
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties............
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross Rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss)..........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			7,186,385	0	0	301,580


				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........			90,733	1	49,689
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......			4,686,196	2	3,743,289
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........			604,722	4	709,305
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........				5
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........				6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............			409,652	9	394,721
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	284,291
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	195,412	75,230	10c	88,879
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			8,988,264	11	9,854,095
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets .........				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			14,854,797	16	14,839,978
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .			207,330	17	124,405
18	Grants payable ..........			1,524,023	18	1,388,654
19	Deferred revenue ..........				19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....				25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....			1,731,353	26	1,513,059
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....			13,123,444	27	13,326,919
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....				28
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....				29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....			13,123,444	33	13,326,919
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....			14,854,797	34	14,839,978